Boxing Mariah S O U N [ 3 CRAIG A D V 1 C £ ROBERTS

Music Box — Mariah Carey (Columbia) Music boxes are largely ornamental things, usually meant to show off seasoned crafts¬ manship rather than the music itself. Though the title of Mariah Carey’s latest, her fourth, is meant to evoke a pleasing connection with these trinkets, it’s also unintentionally laden with irony. Mariah the Music Box herself shares many characteristics with her release’s namesakes: seasoned craftsman¬ ship, attractive packaging, and, sadly, re¬ petitiveness. pleasant love songs, and...